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Stitch-It Awl, Sail repair tool - and other uses on sailing yachts.

Sun, 20 May 2007 15:25:49 +0200
Used a similar tool many years ago - it was a very useful , especially when repairing a genoa on my sailing yacht where the clew's grommet/cringle had pulled out - this one looks similar. Seems expensive but I guess if it is strongly built it and because it might have an easy life, it should last the life of your boat. Over time it could turn out to save a lot of journeys to the sailmaker.

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Cruising and sailing in Costa Rica?

Mon, 7 Nov 2005 12:28:09 +0200
Link] I am interested in doing some extended cruising and sailing in Costa Rica. Do you have any sources of information as they seem to be rather limited?....

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Lake Tahoe Boats Mandated to Undergo Inspections

Lake Tahoe boats will be required to undergoe inspections and to be decontaminated if inspectors determine the vessels may introduce quagga or zebra mussels into the lake. The Tahoe...

Boat Fenders For A Sailing Yacht, cylindrical or spherical?

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:00:13 +0200
Is there a practical reason why some cruisers choose round over cylindrical (or vice versa) fenders for a sailing yacht? I have been told the guide for fender size is 2.5cm per 1.5m (1" per 5') of boat length for cylindrical, and 5cm per 1.5m (2" per 5') for round; is this an effective measure? Some sailors also seem to think that suspending fenders from the hand railings/wire between staunchions is poor seamanship...is there a modern reason why this may be true?

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